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  1. 02-07-2011, 07:42 PM #1
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    Default Another NooB TSP Trader saying: Hello!

    Greetings Everyone

    My story: 20+ years federal service. Spent the 90s too conservatively invested in the G fund. Diversified into the C & F funds just in time to be floored by the "Dot Com" bust. Then finally gave the L20 fund a chance in August 2008 which finished me off. So here I find myself 2/3 of my way through my career with 1/3 of what I'm told I need to retire.

    Investing is all new too me. I've never been interested in it and just followed what I was advised to do. That obviously hasn't worked, so I've struck out on my own even though I don't know what I'm doing. I managed to do pretty good last year, I think, (26.76%) just by reading the TSP Talk "Market Comments" & weekly wrap up. Maybe last year was just generally a good year. I don't know. I'm reviewing last years IFTs now to see what I did right and what I did wrong. It's a learning experience.

    Anyways, just want to say hi.
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  2. 02-07-2011, 07:48 PM #2
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    Default Re: Another NooB TSP Trader saying: Hello!

    hello cactus, welcome.

    love your avatar, but it looks like like there's two of you in there.

    wouldn't that make you cactii?
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  3. 02-07-2011, 07:53 PM #3
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    Default Re: Another NooB TSP Trader saying: Hello!

    Welcome! Great to have you around! I like your Avatar too! Been there, done that, and hope it never happens again.
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  4. 02-08-2011, 06:54 AM #4
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    Default Re: Another NooB TSP Trader saying: Hello!

    Cactus, Welcome aboard. Hope you can keep that rock moving uphill.
    May the force be with us.
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  5. 02-08-2011, 07:47 AM #5
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    Default Re: Another NooB TSP Trader saying: Hello!

    Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone.
    Quote Originally Posted by burrocrat View Post
    love your avatar, but it looks like like there's two of you in there.

    wouldn't that make you cactii?
    Naa -- I've just been rolled over so many times that now I look like 2 or 3 cactii. It comes from leaving pieces of myself on the path along the way.
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  6. 02-08-2011, 08:46 AM #6
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    Default Re: Another NooB TSP Trader saying: Hello!

    Stick around catcus there are ways to make a profit and turn it around, just look at the Auto Tracker.
    Best of luck
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  7. 02-08-2011, 09:51 AM #7
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    Default Re: Another NooB TSP Trader saying: Hello!

    Good to have you with us.
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  8. 02-08-2011, 11:02 AM #8
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    Default Re: Another NooB TSP Trader saying: Hello!

    Quote Originally Posted by nnuut View Post
    Stick around catcus
    I'm dyin nnuut!

    Welcome cactus....get in gear for the last great ride of your life...TSP...

    If you can, jump in on the "catchup" contributions when possible...it will help you get back on track for retirement!

    Read the sticky threads and jump right in!

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  9. 02-08-2011, 01:18 PM #9
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    Default Re: Another NooB TSP Trader saying: Hello!

    Good one, nnuut! I'm glad we have a sense of humor around here. Given the fickleness of the market sometimes I think we need it.

    Good recomendation, Frixxxx. I started "catchup" contributions last year and am continuing it this year. I figure it gives me a double dose of help. It increases my retirement savings and it gets me used to living on less.
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    Past Returns:     2020 31.85%,2019 27.97%,2018 -3.36%,2017 13.10%, 2016 -1.79%, 5Yr Avg 12.61%
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    Default Re: Another NooB TSP Trader saying: Hello!

    If you desire a fine pair of sticky pants let Nnuut know - he has a pair I'm sure he'll give you.
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    Default Re: Another NooB TSP Trader saying: Hello!

    Hi Cactus! Welcome!
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    Default Re: Another NooB TSP Trader saying: Hello!

    Quote Originally Posted by Birchtree View Post
    If you desire a fine pair of sticky pants let Nnuut know - he has a pair I'm sure he'll give you.
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